Clues for the word "BLAZON"

We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 4 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Washington Post crossword on November 09, 2014.

Definition of blazon

n. - A shield.
n. - An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings.
n. - The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner.
n. - Ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record.
v. t. - To depict in colors; to display; to exhibit conspicuously; to publish or make public far and wide.
v. t. - To deck; to embellish; to adorn.
v. t. - To describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon.
v. i. - To shine; to be conspicuous.

Referring Clues

Proclaim
Embellish showily
Embellish slowly
Display ostentatiously
Description of shield, old and new, after endless conflagration

Last Seen In

Washington Post - November 09, 2014
LA Times - July 20, 2013
Guardian Prize - January 17, 2009
Guardian Quick - March 18, 2005